Golden Punjab

I had their butter chicken two times now, the first time I ever had it was my first time trying Indian food. For it being my first time I was super skeptical, but man, that plate of food was so good! I think everyone needs to try it lol

We're glad we found this restaurant! My husband and I have enjoyed the lunch buffet several times now. Very kind and helpful staff, we look forward to next time! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Food was excellent, had two different types of curry and garlic cheese naan bread. Service was fine, would definitely go back in the future.

Ordered Chicken Vindaloo, Garlic Naan and Mixed Vegetables. All very tasty, served hot. Vidaloo was spicy so I added yogurt. We’ll be back! Staff very nice and wanting to ensure we enjoyed the food.

Had both lunch and dinner here. Excellent food, good service. It’s unfortunate it’s not busy. We love eating Indian food and try our best to get to most restaurants, especially all the newer ones. Looking forward to revisiting.

Excellent food. But I only come in once a year because the portions are too small for the money i pay. If you the portions of food would be 25% bigger which would only cost you like $1 more. I'd be in 2 times a month. & i'm extremely confident your business would do much better financially if you have bigger portions. Hope that helps your business.

The food is so good! I had the Chicken Korma, medium spicy, and we also had the garlic nonbread. It's not on the list below. The food makes up for the lack of atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

I ordered medium spicy Butter Chicken to go for lunch and it was amazing. Very authentic. I used to go to the business prior to this one opening so I wanted to see the transformation. When I came in I was immediately greeted and they led me to where you pay for your order. A gentleman asked if I'd like a water bottle which was very thoughtful and courteous of him. The service is impeccable. Will definitely return and I hope the business thrives.

Golden Punjab delivers an exceptional dining experience with its remarkable hospitality and top-notch serving. From the moment you step in, you're greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest is comfortable and attended to promptly. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu and are happy to provide recommendations based on your preferences. They pay attention to the smallest details, ensuring that your water glass is always full and that you have everything you need without being intrusive. The timing of the service is impeccable, with dishes arriving hot and freshly prepared.

I recently hosted a graduation party here and had an absolutely wonderful experience. The service was exceptional, with the owners being incredibly kind and generous with portions. The waitstaff went above and beyond, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The venue is perfect for private events, offering a great blend of intimacy and celebration. Everyone had an amazing time, and I highly recommend this restaurant!

I’ve been touring different Indian buffets around Fresno. This one doesn’t even compare to the others - it’s just flat out tastier and better. Every dish I had here was really good. New favorite Indian spot.

If you’re craving authentic Punjabi cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit. The dishes are bursting with bold, savory flavors, from the creamy and perfectly spiced butter chicken to the smoky dal makhani and expertly cooked tandoori items. The naan, soft with just the right crispness, perfectly complemented the meal. Despite the high-quality ingredients and generous portions, the pricing was incredibly reasonable, making it excellent value for money. The atmosphere is warm and very open. To top it off, the friendly and attentive staff go above and beyond to ensure a delightful dining experience. Try it if you’re in the Fresno area.

Delicious, authentic food. You have to come for the buffet during lunch time as you get plenty of options, vegetarian also! The best garlic naan I’ve had! Their service is unmatched, they tell you how to order when you come in, and walk you through all the foods they offer in the buffet. Very hospitable. Wishing much success for this new business!

Food was amazing. Service was excellent, I order butter chicken and chicken biryani both was so delicious and flavor full❤️We’re definitely coming back for delicious food and going to recommend my other friend. Over all our experience was great. Server was very sweet and professional.

I had AN EXCELLENT first experience at this cuisine restaurant. The food was very tasty. The building and dishes were clean. My waitress was very kind and pleasant. She answered all of dumb questions without making me feel even dumber for asking them. I highly recommend this place for FANTASTIC Indian cuisine.

Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night. We were the only ones there, but we found out they were busier during the day because of the weekend buffets they do. I had the Paneer Tikka Masala, medium spice, and my husband had the Butter Chicken extra spicey. We also opted for the garlic naan and lemon rice. Both dishes were perfectly spiced, and the sauces were deliciously rich with a warm homey flavor. The naan is some of the best I've had in the Fresno area. Friendly staff, great service, and very clean. We plan to come back again during their buffet hours. Overall, I am very happy with our meal and definitely recommend that you pay a visit.

I recently visited Golden Punjab for their lunch buffet in Fresno, priced at 17.99 per person, and I was thoroughly impressed. The buffet runs from 11 AM to 3 PM, offering a wide range of appetizers and entrées. As someone from the Bay Area, I was pleasantly surprised to find such an authentic and satisfying Indian dining experience in Fresno. The standout dishes for me—especially as they’re my favorites—were the butter chicken, samosas, and yogurt. The butter chicken was rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, while the samosas had that crispy, golden exterior with a flavorful filling that made them irresistible. The yogurt was a refreshing, cooling contrast to the bold flavors of the other dishes, and I particularly enjoyed the goat curry, which had tender meat with a nice mix of rib meat. A delightful touch was the chai tea, which was made to order and had that comforting yes, homemade feel—like being at your mom and dad's house for a family meal. You could tell the spices were freshly ground, and it paired beautifully with the rich flavors of the buffet. For dessert, the option of vanilla or rainbow ice cream was a sweet ending to the meal, and while it was a simple touch, it added to the overall enjoyable experience. All in all, the Golden Per Job buffet was a great treat, with a warm atmosphere, delicious food, and a touch of nostalgia. If you’re in Fresno and craving authentic Indian flavors, this place is definitely worth a visit.

I have been to a lot of Punjabi-Indian restaurants in the USA and Canada. This Golden Punjab is exceptional. This quiet haunt is a must visit for ANY foodie, Indian, or Indian food fan. Each bite is a party of traditional flavore without compromise. God willing, I would come back to Fresno just for this. BTW: It is on the way back from Yosemite and Sequoia National. Come eat and enjoy.

So it really feels like you're part of the family here. Extremely welcoming staff, the most polite you'll probably get in Fresno. The food? Amazing! Delectable! I could add a dozen more adjectives and I'd still be underselling it. I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone. If you're especially sensitive to spice like my wife or have a distinctive lack of melatonin (like both me and my wife) they definitely adjust the spice to whatever level you need. Might I add without lowering any of the amazing flavor I like my a little hotter at medium and my wife's was as low as mild can go and both were delicious. I had a chicken curry that melts in your mouth, my wife the chicken vindaloo both were phenomenal. It was my wife's first experience with Indian food after years of refusal and I only managed to steal a spoonful of her food before being chased off. We shared a garlic naan and the chicken biryani both were fantastic sides that brought their own flavors to the meal. Now after all of that long rambling I'd just like to say Thanks for having us and we will be back. Tldr would recommend 10/10 food and service

Hello today I went in to have a quick bite with my boyfriend and let me tell you they do not disappoint. I had a good time the people there were so nice and they had delicious food. It was my first time eating Indian food and trust me I will be coming back. Thank you so much for your hospitality, I felt comfortable and I left with a full tummy. Thank you Golden Punjab

Great service and attentiveness from the staff. Authentic north Indian food that instantly reminded me of being back home. Best in Fresno! Don’t listen to the Karens who barely gave this place a chance.

Friendly staffs, great foods. If you want authentic Indian foods, this is the best place.

The four and service was fantastic! Such kind and respectful services. My family will be back again especially for their buffet!

Nice Friendly staff , Friendly place for family and kids, also you enjoy Vegetarian & Non vegetarian food .

Absolutely amazing authentic Indian food! For both veg and non veg options.

Great Indian food with a very good customer service, highly recommended

Lita Nava

Hello today I went in to have a quick bite with my boyfriend and let me tell you they do not disappoint. I had a good time the people there were so nice and they had delicious food. It was my first time eating Indian food and trust me I will be coming back. Thank you so much for your hospitality, I felt comfortable and I left with a full tummy. Thank you Golden Punjab

Tyler Bird

So it really feels like you're part of the family here. Extremely welcoming staff, the most polite you'll probably get in Fresno. The food? Amazing! Delectable! I could add a dozen more adjectives and I'd still be underselling it. I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone. If you're especially sensitive to spice like my wife or have a distinctive lack of melatonin (like both me and my wife) they definitely adjust the spice to whatever level you need. Might I add without lowering any of the amazing flavor I like my a little hotter at medium and my wife's was as low as mild can go and both were delicious. I had a chicken curry that melts in your mouth, my wife the chicken vindaloo both were phenomenal. It was my wife's first experience with Indian food after years of refusal and I only managed to steal a spoonful of her food before being chased off. We shared a garlic naan and the chicken biryani both were fantastic sides that brought their own flavors to the meal. Now after all of that long rambling I'd just like to say Thanks for having us and we will be back. Tldr would recommend 10/10 food and service

Arjun Sharma

Great service and attentiveness from the staff. Authentic north Indian food that instantly reminded me of being back home. Best in Fresno! Don’t listen to the Karens who barely gave this place a chance.

May Thinn

Friendly staffs, great foods. If you want authentic Indian foods, this is the best place.

Mehdi Ghajar

The four and service was fantastic! Such kind and respectful services. My family will be back again especially for their buffet!

Alma Mayorquin

Great Indian food with a very good customer service, highly recommended

dhanoa singh

Nice Friendly staff , Friendly place for family and kids, also you enjoy Vegetarian & Non vegetarian food .

Deepak Makhija

Absolutely amazing authentic Indian food! For both veg and non veg options.

Erin Dori

Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night. We were the only ones there, but we found out they were busier during the day because of the weekend buffets they do. I had the Paneer Tikka Masala, medium spice, and my husband had the Butter Chicken extra spicey. We also opted for the garlic naan and lemon rice. Both dishes were perfectly spiced, and the sauces were deliciously rich with a warm homey flavor. The naan is some of the best I've had in the Fresno area. Friendly staff, great service, and very clean. We plan to come back again during their buffet hours. Overall, I am very happy with our meal and definitely recommend that you pay a visit.

R Amin

I have been to a lot of Punjabi-Indian restaurants in the USA and Canada. This Golden Punjab is exceptional. This quiet haunt is a must visit for ANY foodie, Indian, or Indian food fan. Each bite is a party of traditional flavore without compromise. God willing, I would come back to Fresno just for this. BTW: It is on the way back from Yosemite and Sequoia National. Come eat and enjoy.

elise vue

I recently visited Golden Punjab for their lunch buffet in Fresno, priced at 17.99 per person, and I was thoroughly impressed. The buffet runs from 11 AM to 3 PM, offering a wide range of appetizers and entrées. As someone from the Bay Area, I was pleasantly surprised to find such an authentic and satisfying Indian dining experience in Fresno. The standout dishes for me—especially as they’re my favorites—were the butter chicken, samosas, and yogurt. The butter chicken was rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, while the samosas had that crispy, golden exterior with a flavorful filling that made them irresistible. The yogurt was a refreshing, cooling contrast to the bold flavors of the other dishes, and I particularly enjoyed the goat curry, which had tender meat with a nice mix of rib meat. A delightful touch was the chai tea, which was made to order and had that comforting yes, homemade feel—like being at your mom and dad's house for a family meal. You could tell the spices were freshly ground, and it paired beautifully with the rich flavors of the buffet. For dessert, the option of vanilla or rainbow ice cream was a sweet ending to the meal, and while it was a simple touch, it added to the overall enjoyable experience. All in all, the Golden Per Job buffet was a great treat, with a warm atmosphere, delicious food, and a touch of nostalgia. If you’re in Fresno and craving authentic Indian flavors, this place is definitely worth a visit.

Amazing food, clean not greasy or burned. Very friendly service. Place looks beautiful inside 10/10.

One of the best food I have ever tried in the US. The food was very good I got chili chicken and it was very good the spice level everything was very good.

The staff made it very easy for me. They handled it all efficiently.

Amazing restaurant, the food is amazing i recommend the butter chicken but i have yet to try other items , this place is nice and vibrant , the service was amazing and you definitely won’t sweat while eating here good ac that’s important and over all a 10/10

I was visit this place recently thay are new ownership last month and the food is delicious i think best place in the fresno good place to go with femliy and friends thay have new cheff new staff I promise you guys thay have best butter chicken and best tandoori chicken in the California visit them and spot there new business and that told me thay do catring for party’s definitely come next time

We ordered Take Out , our house is close and will be frequenting regularly. The food is ready on time , no waiting at pick up the food was fresh, hot, when we got to our home this is excellent Northern Indian food with many menu options. Tourist driving to Yosemite ,there is plenty of seating for a family dining experience , drive off the 41 about 15 minutes, this is also a great spot to Entertain Business Colleagues specially Monday- Friday , its quiet. Food Bloggers , from the San Diego and Los Angeles you will lose your mind with the Goat , Lamb , Beef Curry that is made with Ghee & Yogurt.

The food is amazing had the lamb vindaloo and coconut lamb. Both very full of flavor with the meat plentiful and tender. Of the three types of naan we had (garlic, butter, and aloo) all wee fresh and had great consistency for me the garlic naan won out. Also the appetizer that looked like seasoned onion rings had so fantastic green chutney. Look forward to eating here again, well worth the visit.

Ernie A

The food is amazing had the lamb vindaloo and coconut lamb. Both very full of flavor with the meat plentiful and tender. Of the three types of naan we had (garlic, butter, and aloo) all wee fresh and had great consistency for me the garlic naan won out. Also the appetizer that looked like seasoned onion rings had so fantastic green chutney. Look forward to eating here again, well worth the visit.

Hector Garcia

Amazing food, clean not greasy or burned. Very friendly service. Place looks beautiful inside 10/10.

Sargun

One of the best food I have ever tried in the US. The food was very good I got chili chicken and it was very good the spice level everything was very good.

Maninder Singh

I was visit this place recently thay are new ownership last month and the food is delicious i think best place in the fresno good place to go with femliy and friends thay have new cheff new staff I promise you guys thay have best butter chicken and best tandoori chicken in the California visit them and spot there new business and that told me thay do catring for party’s definitely come next time

Raul Flores

Amazing restaurant, the food is amazing i recommend the butter chicken but i have yet to try other items , this place is nice and vibrant , the service was amazing and you definitely won’t sweat while eating here good ac that’s important and over all a 10/10

Dannelle Wright

We ordered Take Out , our house is close and will be frequenting regularly. The food is ready on time , no waiting at pick up the food was fresh, hot, when we got to our home this is excellent Northern Indian food with many menu options. Tourist driving to Yosemite ,there is plenty of seating for a family dining experience , drive off the 41 about 15 minutes, this is also a great spot to Entertain Business Colleagues specially Monday- Friday , its quiet. Food Bloggers , from the San Diego and Los Angeles you will lose your mind with the Goat , Lamb , Beef Curry that is made with Ghee & Yogurt.

Qi Master

Excellent food. But I only come in once a year because the portions are too small for the money i pay. If you the portions of food would be 25% bigger which would only cost you like $1 more. I'd be in 2 times a month. & i'm extremely confident your business would do much better financially if you have bigger portions. Hope that helps your business.

I am fond of Punjabi food. I ordered spicy food but all the orders came out a little bland or on the sweeter side. I support the restaurant but they need to improve a lot. As this is a Punjabi restaurant I was expecting a lot of spice and taste but was disappointed.

I believe chef and management must go around other restaurant to get an idea how well and why they are doing good. What not good was shrimps and biryani. What good was chai, naan and butter chicken. Not recommended if there is another option.

We had the buffet and really wanted to like this place. The service was excellent and the staff were really welcoming. The ambience was great and the bathrooms were clean. Unfortunately, the food needs improvement. The naan, chai, and tandoori chicken were perfect. Goat curry is the most bland I've ever had so were the rest of the entrees. It feels like the spices were toned down on everything. The tiny little fire they have under each chafing dish does not keep the food hot. The dishes were barely warm. I hope the food improves. More spices, more flavor and more heat please!!!

O Kay

We had the buffet and really wanted to like this place. The service was excellent and the staff were really welcoming. The ambience was great and the bathrooms were clean. Unfortunately, the food needs improvement. The naan, chai, and tandoori chicken were perfect. Goat curry is the most bland I've ever had so were the rest of the entrees. It feels like the spices were toned down on everything. The tiny little fire they have under each chafing dish does not keep the food hot. The dishes were barely warm. I hope the food improves. More spices, more flavor and more heat please!!!

To go order. Ordered mild and was so hot couldn't eat it. Naan bread was doughy. Tikka masala gravy was extra thick and hot. When I called to tell them, response was 'sorry'. Wouldn't remake. First and last time ordering for me. Usually order from Tandoori Night, but wanted to try another place. Big mistake.

Unfortunately, my experience here was quite disappointing. The heaters were ineffective, making the dining area uncomfortably cold. The food, particularly the Punjabi dishes, lacked flavor and was overly sweet or bland ( requested spicy). The appetizers were also subpar, with excessive food coloring and little taste.

The mango lassi was the worst I’ve ever had. It tasted like it had gone bad it was very sour no mango flavor at all and it was $8 for a small cup. Don’t go here

It is so expensive. The portions are so small, that my husband was generous enough to buy me chana masala without rice to save some money. Expensive and portions are tiny. Do not go there. Just to be clear - the portion is less than appetizer, a few tablespoons, it is without rice. And it costs 18 dollars..... It looks like what was left in the kitchen....

Anna

It is so expensive. The portions are so small, that my husband was generous enough to buy me chana masala without rice to save some money. Expensive and portions are tiny. Do not go there. Just to be clear - the portion is less than appetizer, a few tablespoons, it is without rice. And it costs 18 dollars..... It looks like what was left in the kitchen....